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RAIDERS: Close. Out. Games.
Three words summed up Klint Kubiak's frustration after the Las Vegas Raiders' 33-30 loss to Buffalo: "Close games out." At 3-3, the Raiders have proven they can compete with the NFL's best, but costly penalties, red-zone failures and missed fourth-quarter opportunities continue to haunt them. Kirk Cousins and his teammates know the difference between being competitive and becoming winners.
Raiders are 3-3, and that's a lot better than anyone expected
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-3, and that's better than almost anyone expected. With losses to the Chiefs, Bills and Patriots, Las Vegas has proven it can compete with the NFL's elite. Close calls aren't victories, but progress shouldn't be ignored. Six games into a season that began with little optimism, the Raiders are changing the conversation. The next challenge? Turning competitiveness into wins.
Welcome Back: WGRamirez.com Is Just Getting Started
WGRamirez.com is back—and just getting started. Join Willie G for Southern Nevada sports coverage, compelling stories and honest conversations about mental health. From the biggest games to the battles we face beyond them, next chapter has a purpose: Because every conversation matters. Welcome back.
O’Connell, Minshew impressive in Raiders’ preseason opening loss
Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew combined to complete 13 of 21 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown on Saturday, leading the Las Vegas Raiders to a 20-7 halftime lead over the Minnesota Vikings.
APEX Predators raising standards for flag football in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas’ APEX Predators have helped set standards in flag football while continuing to grow the sport in not only Southern Nevada, but across the nation.
NFL: Top QBs who can affect the lines
Patrick Mahomes can have an effect a point spread to the tune of seven points if he were to miss a game.
NFL: It was a bad beat, get over it!
When the Los Angeles Rams ended Sunday’s game with a field goal, it carved into San Francisco’s lead and left the 49ers with a 7-point win, and sports bettors with a headache.
Is buying a half point worth it?
Since 2014, there have been 789 games where the point spread ranged between 2.5 and 3.5 per Stathead, giving bettors an opportunity to buy on or off of 3. But how many landed on 3?
NFL: Week 1 Best Bets
The NFL season gets underway Thursday with the Detroit Lions visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are 4 1/2-point favorites with a total of 53.
I was ready to check out from one of two places: Vegas, or life
How Las Vegas Aces guard Kayla McBride’s self-penned article in The Players’ Tribune helped one sports writer sit down and put his own journey with depression and suicidal thoughts into a column.
Mental Health does not discriminate
When it comes to mental health, everyone is equal. That includes three professional athletes who represent Las Vegas in respective sports: Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner, Las Vegas Aced guard Kayla McBride and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller.
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